Belichick's worry: Bills due [5:36 AM]Worcester Telegram and Gazette reports:
'"Buffalo and New England have played tight, competitive games the last few years," Belichick said. "It doesn't matter if the quarterback was Bledsoe, Friesz, Brady, or Flutie or Johnson for them. It doesn't matter if the game was early in the season or late in the season. It doesn't matter if it was sunny or snowing. They've been tight, physical games, and we better be ready for a tight, physical game on Sunday."'

Brady keeps head in game [5:35 AM]Springfield Union News reports:
'Brady said the physical conditioning aspect of playing his position can be addressed with off-season workouts. "But mentally," he added, "it can be quite a grind because every week you are putting all your energy and emotion and focus into one opponent. Then you play the game, and it's out the door. "What you did last week means nothing for what you are doing this week."'

December 12, 2001

Bills haven't ruled out Johnson's return [3:11 PM]AP reports:
'Citing the most recent medical report on Johnson's broken collarbone, coach Gregg Williams held out hope on Wednesday that the quarterback could be ready to return to practice within two weeks. Whether that means he'll be healthy enough to play in time for the Bills' season finale, Jan. 6 at Miami, Williams wasn't sure.'

Buffalo Bills Wallpaper by 'Moose' [1:14 PM]BuffaloBills.com reports:
Eric Moulds is the star of the Bills monthly wallpaper by TBD allumni Gina Mustico. NOTE: Snow is artifical since Buffalo has not had snow yet.

Tasty turnovers [12:51 PM]Quincy Patriot Ledger reports:
'Exhibit 'A' in that argument is the New England Patriots, whose current three-game winning streak has been fueled, to a large extent, by a combined plus-6 turnover ratio in that span.'

Freebie at the stadium this weekend [12:32 PM]BuffaloBills.com reports:
The Bills Experience, which takes place in the Fieldhouse prior to every Bills home game, will be free to attend prior to this Sunday's game vs. the New England Patriots. A special appearance by 2001 Wall of Fame honoree Fred Smerlas, who will be available for autographs.
Also an appearance by Billy Buffalo dressed in his Santa attire. Fans can get their picture taken with Santa Billy from 10:00-11:00 AM and again from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Tom Donahoe's Weekly Bills Update [11:47 AM]BuffaloBills.com reports:
"Nate's got a bright future, and we feel good with him on one side and Antoine on the other side, and the way that Chris Watson has stepped up the last few weeks and improved his play, we feel good about that position overall on our team."

[PICTURES] Buffalo Bills Shop with a Jock [11:39 AM]TBD reports:
Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Salvation Army present Shop With A Jock. An event where kids from the community have a chance to shop with a Bills player for Christmas presents for their family.

Spoon's first pickoff one to remember [8:58 AM]Buffalo News reports:
'The Buffalo Bills' rookie linebacker didn't have any interceptions in high school (he played fullback and tight end) or in college at North Carolina, so when he finally got his first, fear took over.'

Ex-Bill Henry Jones is not coming back [7:12 AM]Business First of Buffalo reports:
'Former Buffalo Bills defensive back Henry Jones has sold his house on Southwick Drive in Orchard Park. According to public records, Jones received $150,000 for the house. The deal closed on Nov. 16. Jones was cut just before the season after a decade with the team.'

Fans stay home as Bills win just second game [7:10 AM]Business First of Buffalo reports:
'The Buffalo Bills won just their second game of the National Football League season Sunday, 25-24 over the Carolina Panthers. It was also their first at Ralph Wilson Stadium since Nov. 12, 2000, though not many were there to see it. The Bills face the prospects of playing before a similarly small crowd in the home finale Sunday, Dec. 16 against the New England Patriots.'

Centers' shoes and gloves go to Hall of Fame [5:49 AM]D and C reports:
'The shoes and gloves worn by Bills fullback Larry Centers when he became the all-time leader in receiving yards by a running back have gone to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.'

Finally, a line worth repeating [5:46 AM]Boston Globe reports:
'Before we had reason to position the ''P'' word in even the same paragraph with the Patriots, many New Englanders were using other, not-so-nice ''P'' words to describe the team's defense.'

Free agency a boost for Pats [5:45 AM]Boston Herald reports:
'The Patriots were the busiest team in the NFL last offseason, and now we know why. The Pats signed 21 veteran free agents heading into training camp, and the 16 players that remain have helped turn them from a last-place team to one gunning for a division title.'

Bruschi shines as middleman [5:44 AM]Boston Herald reports:
'Bruschi has been many things to the Patriots over his six-year career - special teams stalwart, pass rushing specialist, weak-side linebacker in the 4-3 and inside linebacker in the 3-4. Now Bruschi, who is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after the season, is playing perhaps the best football of his life in yet another role.'

Patriots in nice shape [5:44 AM]Springfield Union News reports:
'Well, the Patriots are actually right in the middle of it, standing fifth among nine teams who still have a reasonable chance to make the playoffs.'

December 11, 2001

Eric Moulds - the $42 Million Dollar Man [3:19 PM]Muscletech magazine reports:
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The Bills may have saved Williams' job [1:35 PM]Olean Times Herald reports:
'But the way this young team rallied - 30 players on Buffalo's 53-man roster are in their first or second season - was encouraging, given this year's lack of success. As Williams correctly noted, "We had every opportunity to have an excuse not to play." And his team's willingness to not quit might ultimately have saved him from being fired.'

Pat Williams has slight crack in leg bone [8:59 AM]Buffalo News reports:
'Bills coach Gregg Williams said that the injury is in a non-weight-bearing area and that Williams may be able to return before the end of the season.'

Bills find fuel for rally with the run [5:17 AM]D and C reports:
' Trailing the Carolina Panthers by 11 points at halftime on Sunday, the Buffalo Bills did an uncharacteristic thing on the way to securing their second victory of the season: They ran the ball with a purpose.'

NFL fines catch up to Bills' Price [5:16 AM]D and C reports:
'Already this season, Price was twice fined $5,000 for picking up unnecessary roughness penalties against New Orleans on Sept. 9 and Indianapolis on Sept. 23.'

Bills' bosses need time to rebuild the franchise [5:15 AM]D and C reports:
'Donahoe is looking beyond 2002 and he could want more bodies by trading down. What happens at the box office can't be a major concern in building a team back into playoff contention.'

Bills' Williams out with cracked fibula [4:33 PM]AP reports:
'Nosetackle Pat Williams, the Bills' second-leading tackler, will miss at least two weeks with a cracked bone in his left leg, further depleting Buffalo's defensive line.'

NFL fines Bills' Price $30,000 [4:32 PM]AP reports:
'Buffalo receiver Peerless Price was fined $30,000 by the NFL for shoving an opponent from behind after the Bills' game against San Francisco. The league considered two $5,000 fines Price received for unnecessary roughness earlier this season in determining the amount of the $30,000 fine, NFL spokesman Dan Masonson said Monday.'

A Marv-elous day for the Bills [1:45 PM]Olean Times Herald reports:
'But the best aspect of the second victory in the Gregg Williams era was the reaction to it. No wild celebrations, no "I told you so's" from the players, no rash predictions.